Forward “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin in an interview with , he commented on the team’s choice of an 18-year-old striker in the draft Ivan Miroshnichenko .
In the 2022 draft, Miroshnichenko was selected “Washington” under the 20th general number.
— “Washington” drafted Ivan Miroshnichenko. Have you ever spoken to him?
“We had no communication,” Ovechkin told . – But the most important thing is that the guy grows up, doesn’t stop there.
What should he call? Whether Canadian or American, you can get to know yourself this way. Vanya is Russian. All of our guys who come to the Capitals know very well that we always communicate with them, invite them to our house, show them Washington and our team.
For “Washington” these are the Russians Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov and Ilya Samsonov.
Last season, Miroshnichenko played 31 games for Omsk Wings in the VHL, scored 10 goals and made 6 assists.
Source : MatchTV
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